prefiring
/priːˈfaɪərɪŋ/
noun
- The act of firing a weapon or device before the proper time.
- Prefiring is strictly prohibited during training exercises.
- The soldier was disciplined for repeated prefiring of his rifle.
- The accidental prefiring of the flare caused a false alarm.
- The act of dismissing an employee before they start work or before a probation period ends.
- Prefiring of new hires is rare but happens when background checks reveal issues.
- The company's policy on prefiring was criticized by labor rights groups.
- Prefiring can save costs but may damage the company's reputation.
adjective
- Relating to or occurring before a firing event (such as a weapon discharge or employee dismissal).
- The prefiring checklist ensures all safety protocols are followed.
- They held a prefiring meeting to discuss the layoff process.
- The prefiring phase includes a review of the employee's file.